1995-1996 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Engineering - Electrical and Computer Engineering		 NMSU

Professor M. Don Merrill, department head
Professor Wiley Thompson, associate department head

Professors Carden (emeritus), Flachs, Giles, Golden, Hancock, Jordan, Kazda, Kersting, Lucky (emeritus), Ludeman (emeritus), Merrill, Morgan, Osborne, Ranade, Shay, Smolleck, Steelman, Taylor; Associate Professors Castillo, Hill, Horan, Johnson, Ng, Ramirez-Angulo; Assistant Professors Durack, Heiden, Parra-Loera, Paz, Pollard, Prasad, Ryan; Instructors Glidewell, Jedlicka, Lewis, Petersen, Polson, Rust

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The undergraduate program in electrical engineering is fully accredited and stresses the development of analytical tools and physical concepts to prepare students for immediate employment or graduate study. The electrical and computer engineering program is flexible and makes it possible for a student to study in-depth coursework in the interest areas of electromagnetics, digital microelectronics, systems theory, electro-optics, circuits and electronics, communications and telemetry, computer engineering, signal processing, and electric energy systems. A special computer engineering program is available for students wishing to become involved in the rapidly growing computer engineering field. A science option that places more emphasis on physics is also available. This option is convenient for students wishing to emphasize the electro-optics specialty area.

Requirements (Total credits 134)

Freshman Year (34** credits)

CHEM 114, General Chemistry for Engineers 5 cr.
E E 162, Computer Engineering I 2 cr.
E E 162L, Computer Engineering I Lab 1 cr.
E E 265, Computer Engineering II 3 cr.
ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4 cr.
ENGR 101, Introduction to Engineering 1 cr.
MATH 191, 192, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I, II 6 cr.
Humanities and social sciences electives* 12 cr.

Sophomore Year (33 credits)

C E 233, Mechanics-Statics 3 cr.
E E 201, Networks I 3 cr.
E E 214, Networks II 3 cr.
E E 214L, Networks II Laboratory 1 cr.
E E 222, Electronics I 3 cr.
ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication 3 cr.
M E 234, Mechanics-Dynamics 3 cr.
MATH 291, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 3 cr.
MATH 391, Vector Analysis 3 cr.
PHYS 215, 215L, 216, 216L, Engineering Physics I, II
and labs
8 cr.

Junior Year (34 credits)

COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication 3 cr.
E E 313, Networks III 3 cr.
E E 313L, Networks III Laboratory 1 cr.
E E 315, Electromagnetics I 3 cr.
E E 322, Electronics II 3 cr.
E E 322L, Electronics II Lab 1 cr.
E E 332, Introduction to Electric Power Engineering 3 cr.
E E 332L, Electric Power Engineering Lab 1 cr.
E E 341, Systems I 3 cr.
E E 341L, Systems I Lab 1 cr.
E E designated block elective 3 cr.
MATH 392, Differential Equations 3 cr.
Engineering science elective (not in E E) 3 cr.
Humanities and social sciences electives* 3 cr.

Senior Year (33 credits)

PHYS 315, Modern Physics for Engineers 3 cr.
E E designated block elective (2 courses) ? cr.
E E elective (4 courses) ? cr.
Engineering design elective (not in E E) 3 cr.
Humanities and social science elective* 3 cr.
Math elective 3 cr.
Math, science, or engineering elective 3 cr.

NOTE 1: The ? is used to represent the credits for an elective course. They must be chosen to obtain a total of 134 semester credits.

Three courses must be taken from the E E designated block. The E E designated block courses are 415, 421, 431, 465, 476, 478, 495, 496. E E electives are to be selected from E E 363 and the courses numbered from 400 to 499. Also, after three courses are taken from the E E designated block, the other designated block courses may be used as E E electives.

NOTE 2: In choosing the seven E E elective courses and one non-E E engineering design course, students are required to have a minimum of 16 credits of design.

Lists of approved mathematics, engineering, humanities, and social science electives and a list of E E elective design content can be obtained from the electrical and computer engineering office.

*Humanities and social science electives must be selected to satisfy the college and university general education requirements.

**Students must take M E 159, Graphical Communication and Design for an additional two hours if a drawing course was not taken in high school.

INTEREST AREAS

Through the proper choice of electrical engineering electives and designated courses, it is possible for the student to specialize in a number of different areas of interest. These include:

*Digital Microelectronics

Students interested in chip-level design of digital subsystems should select the following elective courses: E E 421, 464, 465, 466, 470,490 (VLSI Design Seminar), 484, 495, CH E 313 and PHYS 488. During the VLSI Design Seminar, students will design a chip that will be fabricated.

*Electronic Circuits

Courses are taken to prepare students in the theoretical analysis, design, and testing of electronic circuits. ``Best'' designs must be chosen from a multitude of possible solutions. Extensive modern electronic laboratories and equipment are available to the students. Elective courses should be selected from E E 421, 465, 466, 470, 482, 484, 495, 496.

*Electric Energy Systems

Elective courses in power systems are offered that will acquaint the student with the design, analysis, and operation of a power system. Courses are offered in the area of high voltage transmission lines, distribution systems, and digital computer analysis of the steady-state operation and short circuit conditions of a power system. Students should select E E 415, 421, 431, 465, 490, 493, 494.

*Electromagnetics

Students study electromagnetic fields, antennas, waveguides, lasers, and optics. Practical experience is available in the high-frequency and antenna laboratory, anechoic chamber and laser laboratory. Electives should be chosen from E E 415, 421, 471, 478, 479, 491, 495, 498.

*Communications, Telemetry, and Signal Processing

For students desiring a background in communications systems, telemetry, or signal processing, courses are offered in the basics of analog and digital communications, digital signal processing, and data communications. Students should take E E 465, 466, 469, 476, 495, 496, 497. A typical program would also include selected electives from MATH 331, MATH 377, MATH 480, STAT 371.

*Electro-Optics

Students entering the electro-optics area of specialization must enroll in the Science Option in order to obtain an enriched physics back ground and to count optics courses taken in the physics department toward the BSEE. E E 370 (Geometrical Optics), cross listed as PHYS 370, is required for students entering the electro-optics specialty. Students choosing this program can select from the following elective courses: M E 490, E E 415, 421, 465, 476, 478, 478L, 479, 479L, 495, PHYS 470, 472. These courses prepare students to solve problems involving lasers, fiber optics, visible and infrared sensors, and other electro-optical systems.

Modern electro-optical components and systems are made available to the students in the laboratories, and modern design and analysis techniques are emphasized in the courses--including Fourier analysis, geometrical ray tracing, and applications that require both analog and digital interfacing.

Students in electro-optics take PHYS 370 (PHYS elective), or E E 370 (E E elective), as well as E E 415 (block elective) during the junior year to prepare themselves for the elective courses numbered 470 and above.

*Systems Theory

Work in the systems area provides the student with a background for work for further study in modeling analysis, design, digital simulation, and control of complex systems. These systems may arise from a variety of diverse areas such as engineering, ecology, transportation, natural resources, environment, and others. Electives should be chosen from E E 465, 466, 475, 476, 495, 496, 498.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

The department offers a special program for students interested in computer engineering. Students wishing to become involved in the rapidly growing computer engineering field will find courses in electrical and computer engineering and in computer science that cover the following areas:

Integrated Circuits and Applications

Digital Logic and System Design

Digital System Implementation

Digital Signal Processing

Digital Control and Instrumentation System

Computer Architecture

Microprocessor and Microcomputers

Minicomputers

Operating Systems

Hybrid Computers

Students choosing this program can select from the following elective courses: E E 363, 463, 464, 465, 466, 467, 469, 484, 495.

The department has modern laboratories with networked workstations, interactive graphics systems, personal computer complexes,and digital logic design labs. The courses and laboratories offer the student the opportunity to obtain an in-depth knowledge of digital systems and practical experience in the design, operation, programming, and applications of digital computers.

SCIENCE OPTION (Total credits 134)

Students wishing to take more science may replace some of the nonmajor engineering courses with physics courses. All of the areas of interest are still available under this plan.

Freshman Year (34 credits)

Same as standard E E freshman year.

Sophomore Year (30 credits)

E E 201, Networks I 3 cr.
E E 214, Networks II 3 cr.
E E 214L, Networks II Laboratory 1 cr.
E E 222, Electronics I 3 cr.
ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication 3 cr.
MATH 291, Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 3 cr.
MATH 391, Vector Analysis 3 cr.
PHYS 250, Mechanics 3 cr.
PHYS 251, Experimental Mechanics and Wave Motion 1 cr.
PHYS 280, Heat, Light, and Sound 3 cr.
PHYS 281, Experimental Thermal Physics, Light, and Sound 1 cr.
Humanities and social science elective 3 cr.

Junior Year (34 credits)

COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication 3 cr.
E E 315, Electromagnetics I 3 cr.
E E 313, Networks III 3 cr.
E E 313L, Networks III Laboratory 1 cr.
E E 322, Electronics II 3 cr.
E E 322L, Electronics II Lab 1 cr.
E E 332, Introduction to Electric Power Engineering 3 cr.
E E 332L, Electric Power Engineering Lab 1 cr.
E E 341, Systems I 3 cr.
E E 341L, Systems I Lab 1 cr.
MATH 392, Differential Equations 3 cr.
PHYS 390, Modern Physics 3 cr.
E E designated block elective 3 cr.
Engineering design elective 3 cr.

Senior Year (36 credits)

E E designated block elective 6 cr.
E E design electives 12 cr.
Engineering science elective not in EE (approved) 3 cr.
Humanities and social science elective 3 cr.
Math elective (approved) 3 cr.
Math, science, or engineering elective 3 cr.
Physics elective (approved) 6 cr.

See above on E E designated and elective courses. Lists of approved mathematics, engineering, humanity, and social science electives can be obtained from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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